A gym offering 24-hour access needs a secure, reliable way to manage entry during unstaffed hours — the right system affects both actual security and how convenient members find off-hours access.
Match the method to your actual member base
A key fob, a mobile app, or a PIN code each have different tradeoffs in cost, convenience, and security — the right choice depends on your members' habits and comfort with each method.
Plan for the failure case, not just the normal case
What happens when a member's fob doesn't work at 2am matters as much as the system working normally — a clear backup process prevents a bad off-hours experience from becoming a lost member.